Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Reporting to: Merchandiser

Operating Ratio: 60/40 Current / Future

Key Objective: Working alongside the Merchandiser to ensure all products are in the right stores to meet departmental sales, markdown, stock, intake, and profit plans. Serve as a substitute for the Merchandiser in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

Planning

• Review previous season\’s performance with the Merchandiser and Buyer, capturing lessons learned.
• Assist in creating and presenting the department strategy alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer.
• Review the SMT plan at Buyer Group/Season level annually, applying it at the Category/Season level to meet objectives, with guidance from the Merchandiser.
• Develop quarterly plans at the Category/Season level with the Merchandiser and Buyer to optimize product mix for KPI achievement.
• Ensure the buying aligns with the planned buy.
• Take ownership of the quarterly range plan at the store level in collaboration with the Merchandiser and Buyer.
• Participate in selection meetings with the Merchandiser, Buyer, and suppliers.
• Maintain Line Cards on core styles and take appropriate actions as needed.

Trading

• Review weekly trading performance and KPIs, identifying issues and planning corrective actions for weekly meetings.
• Propose and agree on actions to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities with the Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line levels.
• Document all agreed actions during monthly forecast reviews for relevant categories or departments.
• Attend monthly WSSI meetings with the Merchandiser and Merchandise Manager to approve:

• Sales variance forecasts
• Creation of OTBs
• Management of commitments such as on-time delivery, rebuys, cancellations
• Markdown proposals

Teamwork

• Report to the Merchandiser.
• Collaborate with the Merchandise Team.
• Work closely with the Buyer.
• Develop relationships with Store Operations, Visuals, Marketing, DC, etc., as appropriate.

Key Deliverables – Year 1

• Complete all system training courses to utilize the system fully.
• Follow the Merchandise Calendar delivery plans and forecasts.
• Achieve company sales, margins, and stock plans.

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